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BBC News
a day ago
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- BBC News
New York complete record MLC chase to beat Seattle
United States' Monank Patel made 93 from 50 balls as MI New York completed a Major League Cricket record chase of 201 to beat Seattle previous highest chase had been Orcas' 195-8 in this fixture in 2023. Monank hit eight fours and seven sixes at the top of the order and shared an impressive stand of 119 with New Zealand's Michael Bracewell after Quinton de Kock had been dismissed York were 144-2 when Monank was dismissed in the 16th over and then lost captain Nicholas Pooran for seven in the next over. However Bracewell (50 not out) and Kieron Pollard (26 not out from 10 balls) shared an unbroken 51 off 16 balls to get New York over the line with six balls had posted 200-5 with West Indies' Kyle Mayers making 88 off 46 win is New York's first and leaves them fourth after three games, while Orcas are fifth having lost their three tournament now takes a one-day break as the matches move from San Francisco to Texas.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo Lead Star-Studded Comeback For West Indies Champions In WCL 2025
Three of the West Indies' iconic stars, Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Dwayne Bravo, are back in maroon, reunited under the banner of West Indies Champions. Alongside them, WCL also welcomes a dynamic line-up featuring Sheldon Cottrell, Lendl Simmons, Dwayne Smith, Shannon Gabriel, and Shivnarine Chanderpaul, setting the stage for one of the most electrifying squads of the tournament. The Universe Boss, Chris Gayle, captain once again for the 2025 season, stays true to his promise shared as quoted from a press release by the WCL, "Last year, I promised the fans that this season would be greater--and here we are. I'm back as captain of the West Indies Champions, playing alongside my brothers Bravo and Pollard. With this squad, expect nothing less than fireworks. West Indies cricket runs through our veins--we're here to win." Dwayne Bravo, one of T20's greatest all-rounders with 631 wickets across 582 matches, added, "It's great to be representing the West Indies once again - I'm incredibly excited to play with and against good friends and cricketing legends. Polly and I have been good friends for such a long time. Now, we represent our nation once more in the World Championship of Legends." Kieron Pollard, former West Indies captain and one of the most powerful T20 batters in the world, said, "We played together for many years for West Indies and in franchise cricket, it's nice to be able to do that once again. For me too, coming back feels special. To once again wear the colours of West Indies Champions and compete with legends is something I couldn't pass up." Ajay Sethi, Owner of the West Indies Champions, said, "It's like reliving history. Chris, Bravo and Pollard returning define the golden era of West Indies cricket. These three have been the face of West Indies T20 success for years. Seeing them walk out in maroon again is emotional for fans and the cricketing world. This is not just a comeback; it's a celebration of legacy." Sanctioned by the England & Wales Cricket Board, the World Championship of Legends is the only international T20 league for retired professionals. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Gayle, Pollard, Bravo lead star-studded comeback for West Indies Champions in WCL 2025
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Three of the West Indies' iconic stars, Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Dwayne Bravo, are back in maroon, reunited under the banner of West Indies Champions. Alongside them, WCL also welcomes a dynamic line-up featuring Sheldon Cottrell, Lendl Simmons, Dwayne Smith, Shannon Gabriel, and Shivnarine Chanderpaul, setting the stage for one of the most electrifying squads of the tournament. The Universe Boss, Chris Gayle, captain once again for the 2025 season, stays true to his promise shared as quoted from a press release by the WCL, 'Last year, I promised the fans that this season would be greater--and here we are. I'm back as captain of the West Indies Champions, playing alongside my brothers Bravo and Pollard. With this squad, expect nothing less than fireworks. West Indies cricket runs through our veins--we're here to win.' Dwayne Bravo, one of T20's greatest all-rounders with 631 wickets across 582 matches, added, 'It's great to be representing the West Indies once again - I'm incredibly excited to play with and against good friends and cricketing legends. Polly and I have been good friends for such a long time. Now, we represent our nation once more in the World Championship of Legends.' Kieron Pollard, former West Indies captain and one of the most powerful T20 batters in the world, said, 'We played together for many years for West Indies and in franchise cricket, it's nice to be able to do that once again. For me too, coming back feels special. To once again wear the colours of West Indies Champions and compete with legends is something I couldn't pass up.' Ajay Sethi, Owner of the West Indies Champions, said, 'It's like reliving history. Chris, Bravo and Pollard returning define the golden era of West Indies cricket. These three have been the face of West Indies T20 success for years. Seeing them walk out in maroon again is emotional for fans and the cricketing world. This is not just a comeback; it's a celebration of legacy.' Sanctioned by the England & Wales Cricket Board, the World Championship of Legends is the only international T20 league for retired professionals. (ANI)
BBC News
6 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Super Kings hold on to beat MI in MLC
Daryl Mitchell defended nine off the final over as Texas Super Kings held on to beat MI New York in Major League Zealander Mitchell had been taken for 50 off his first three overs, but conceded two singles and two leg byes off the first five balls of the final left MI needing five off the last ball but Tajinder Singh could only take a single to give Super Kings a three-win run at Oakland Coliseum in Kings were asked to bat first and posted 185-6 with New Zealand's Devon Conway striking 65 off 44 balls and USA all-rounder Calvin Savage an unbeaten 53 from 34 deliveries. MI were reduced to 24-3 in the powerplay with New Zealand's Adam Milne removing openers Agni Chopra and Quinton de Kock before Afghanistan leg-spinner Noor Ahmad had Nicholas Pooran caught. A stand of 97 between Monank Patel (62 off 44) and Michael Bracewell (38 off 21) left MI needing 65 from 39 balls. Kieron Pollard smashed 32 off 16 deliveries, including 18 off four balls to start the 17th, but Mitchell had him and Patel run out in successive deliveries to turn the game in Super Kings' favour and they successfully defended 27 from the final three overs for the win.
Associated Press
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
West Indies' top T20 batter Nicholas Pooran retires from internationals
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua (AP) — Nicholas Pooran, West Indies' Twenty20 record-holder for runs and appearances, retired from international cricket on Monday. Pooran, 29, made the announcement on Instagram. 'Wearing that maroon, standing for the anthem, and giving everything I had each time I stepped on the field... it's hard to put into words what that truly means to me,' he wrote. 'To have led the team as captain is a privilege I will always hold close to my heart.' Pooran was suspended briefly in late 2019 after admitting to ball-tampering against Afghanistan, and overcame that to be named West Indies T20 vice captain about 18 months later for a tour by Australia. But he became captain when Kieron Pollard couldn't play, and led the team to a 4-1 series win. In 2022, he was named the permanent white-ball captain and took the team to that year's T20 World Cup in Australia, but in fallout from a first-round elimination he resigned. He starred when the West Indies hosted the T20 World Cup last year, overtaking Chris Gayle as the team's all-time leading scorer, and hitting his highest T20 score, 98 against Afghanistan. Pooran played 106 T20s for 2,275 runs at an average of 26.14. He also played 61 one-day internationals, including three centuries and one World Cup. Cricket West Indies praised Pooran as a game-changer, and with 'sincere gratitude and appreciation ... for his outstanding contributions. His performances on the field and influence within the team have made a lasting impact on West Indies cricket.' ___ AP cricket:
